County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Columbia County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Columbia County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The County Caseworker 1 with the Department of Human Services supports the safety and well-being of children and families in Columbia County Child Welfare. The position provides casework services, manages cases involving abuse or neglect, conducts investigations, connects families with resources, and works with community partners to promote positive outcomes and comply with child welfare regulations.

The role includes participating in a scheduled on-call rotation and handling duties during non-traditional hours. This is a full-time, onsite position with no telework option. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a one-hour lunch.

A conditional offer of employment requires satisfactory criminal history clearances under the Child Protective Services Law, including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse history, and FBI Fingerprint clearances. Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework, including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 12 such credits; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 such credits and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants within two months of graduating with qualifying degree credits may be considered to have met the educational requirements.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with families and children experiencing abuse or neglect and guide them to appropriate services.
• Investigate reports of child abuse and gather information to support regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with local organizations to connect families with helpful resources.
• Interact with clients in challenging situations and provide direction that promotes child well-being.
• Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation and handle tasks during non-traditional hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level